After graduating from Rycotewood college in 1990 Nicholas went on to complete a 5 year apprenticeship with John Makepeace at Parnham House in Dorset. Since completing this he has gone on to work for several leading designer makers both in England and abroad. He heads a small team of craftsmen and apprentices creating one-off bespoke pieces both for corporate and private clients.
With Nicholas's meticulous eye for detail and insistence in perfection we build trusting relationships with our clients and locally have a loyal following of returning clients. We were delighted by the oak doors made by Nick Olliffe for the extension on the back of our house. They look stunning and have been much admired.
With Nicholas's meticulous eye for detail and insistence in perfection we build trusting relationships with our clients and locally have a loyal following of returning clients. We were delighted by the oak doors made by Nick Olliffe for the extension on the back of our house. They look stunning and have been much admired.
Services
Nicholas Olliffe Ltd consists of a team of craftsmen lead by Nicholas and supervised by a workshop manager ensuring quality is maintained at all times. It is important to the company that the skills and techniques are passed onto the younger generation, therefore, we employ a local apprentice to work alongside our qualified team of cabinet makers and who attends college once a week.
From project managing a building project to designing and making a free standing piece of furniture we offer the whole package from conception to completion. We are happy to work alongside architects and designers to complete projects on time and more importantly on budget. Working closely with our clients we produce design concepts, which then evolve into real pieces of furniture.
We provide architects with a full support service to assist them to exceed their client's expectations. We are happy to work from existing drawings or produce our own using CAD to help bring concepts to reality. Advice will be offered on the selection of the correct materials and construction techniques to fit the project's budget and give longevity to the final piece/product.
At Nicholas Olliffe Ltd we make the creation of your new kitchen both an enjoyable and simple process. Our workshop in Clanfield, Oxfordshire has no fancy show room but at any time throughout the process you are welcome to come and see your kitchen being made. We are confident the finished bespoke product will be both timeless and made to the highest standard by our craftsmen, using both hand skills and modern machinery.
